Portfolio Reviews

PHOTO/arts MAGAZINE is now offering a limited number of portfolio reviews at no cost. This is an opportunity to receive thoughtful critique of your portfolio or project from an experienced point of view. You will receive a written response to your work with critique on multiple levels such as technique, aesthetics, and context among historical and contemporary trends.

If you would like to receive a portfolio or project review, please submit the following:

1. 5 to 10 images of your work. Do not send large files. Please keep images no larger than 800px on the longest edge, and set to 72dpi resolution. You could also send me a link to a specific grouping of your images on the web. For instance, create a set on Flickr or an album on Google+ and send me the link.

2. Include a statement about your work. Be as expressive as you can. Don't worry about writing style, this isn't a dreaded artist statement for a competition. Lay it all out there. What are your thoughts and concerns about the work?

3. Include background about yourself. Where you are now as a photographer, your experience level, your other projects, etc.

4. Be sure to include links to your website or other places where your work can be seen.

I'll take these on a first come first served basis until we see how much demand there is. If things get too backed up I might have to put a limit on entries, but for now it is an open submission policy.

And I should mention that the portfolios that interest me the most from month to month will be featured here on PHOTO/arts Magazine or the website Escape Into Life, where I'm going to be one of the photo editors starting in November.

PHOTO/arts Magazine is a compendium of photography and contemporary art topics. We regularly feature the work of emerging international artists. Created in 2006, Christopher H. Paquette is the editor and founder. Feedback, comments, and submissions for publication are always welcome.